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Donors provide $100 million to student scholarships through Our Tomorrow campaign

The University of Northern Iowa has surpassed $100 million in scholarship support through Our Tomorrow: The Campaign for UNI, marking a significant milestone in expanding access and opportunity for students.
2026 Juried Student Art Exhibition

UNI Gallery of Art presents 2026 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art and the UNI Department of Art & Graphic Design are proud to jointly present the 2026 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, scheduled to run from March 23 through April 16, 2026.
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UNI announces academic restructuring to strengthen humanities and public service education

The University of Northern Iowa has received approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to move forward with two academic restructuring actions that reflect UNI’s ongoing commitment to strengthen the humanities and expand interdisciplinary public service education.
UNI student in Schindler Education Center

Financial aid for UNI students reaches $102.5 million in 2024-25

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Katie Nedwick reading a book to a young child in front of a green screen

Carver Trust grant expands educational technology in UNI’s TEACH Studio

A $130,000 grant will support the continued development of the UNI TEACH Studio, an innovative learning environment advancing how future educators are prepared to serve Iowa’s PreK–12 schools.
Shinho Kim

Carlton-Mellichamp Lecture explores connection between robotics-based STEM education and learning

Guest lecturer Shinho Kim, PhD, Framingham State University, presents “Why Robotics-Based STEM Education Matters” on Feb. 26 from 4:30 to 6 p.m., part of this year’s Carlton-Mellichamp Lecture in Education.
Elaine Eshbaugh speaking at TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa

TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa talk by Eshbaugh selected as TED “Editor’s Pick”

The TEDxUniversity of Northern Iowa talk has been selected as a TED “Editor’s Pick,” a distinction awarded to only about 0.5% of TEDx talks worldwide.
Homecoming Bash 2025

Save the date: UNI Homecoming 2026 marks sesquicentennial finale

Mark your calendars for UNI Homecoming Week, set for Oct. 4-10, as the University of Northern Iowa celebrates its annual showcase of Panther Pride.
Students at UNI Commencement

Fall 2025 students make UNI graduation and dean’s lists

The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to announce the students who made the fall 2025 graduation and dean’s lists.
Gabby Giffords

Former congresswoman Gabby Giffords to speak at UNI’s Hearst Lecture series

The UNI Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is excited to announce that former U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her longtime speech-language pathologist, Dr. Fabi Hirsch Kruse, will speak at the 2026 Hearst Lecture.